rite of passage
rite of passage
life ceremony
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rite of passage with Russian translation
rite of passage usage examples
Завершение ученичества считается обрядом перехода для молодых плотников.
Completing the apprenticeship is seen as a rite of passage for young carpenters.
Сообщество отмечает обряд перехода совместным приёмом пищи и музыкой.
The community marks the rite of passage with a meal and music.
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rite of passage belongs to the topic "Culture and Traditions of Countries". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
rite of passage synonyms
What's the difference between rite of passage / transition ritual / threshold rite / custom / celebration / ritual
A ceremony marking a person's transition between life stages (e.g., child to adult).
They held a rite of passage when the young people became adults.
Они провели обряд перехода, когда молодые люди стали взрослыми.
A direct synonym that emphasizes ritual actions marking a life-stage transition; less common in everyday speech.
The tribe performed a transition ritual for the young members.
Племя провело ритуал перехода для молодых членов.
A more technical/anthropological term for rites occurring at the 'threshold' between stages; close in meaning but specialized.
Anthropologists study threshold rites in many cultures.
Антропологи изучают пороговые обряды в разных культурах.
A habitual practice or accepted way of behaving in a community; can be everyday and not necessarily ceremonial.
It is a custom to shake hands when you meet.
Принято пожимать руки при встрече.
A joyful event or party; may accompany a rite of passage but is not necessarily about life-stage transition.
They had a celebration after the ceremony.
После церемонии у них было празднование.
Emphasizes a set of formal, often repeated actions and symbolism; may be religious or secular and not always about life-stage transition.
The ritual was performed at dawn.
Ритуал провели на рассвете.
The act of observing a religious or cultural event; often regular and communal, with emphasis on following rules.
Many families take part in the observance each year.
Многие семьи участвуют в этом отмечании каждый год.
An important point or event in life; a more general or figurative term and not necessarily a ceremony.
Graduation is a milestone in her life.
Выпуск — важная веха в её жизни.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce rite of passage and what this word means
rite of passage translation: обряд перехода. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce rite of passage
/ə raɪt əv ˈpæsɪdʒ/
rite of passage translation
обряд перехода
rite of passage examples
Completing the apprenticeship is seen as a rite of passage for young carpenters.
rite of passage transcription
/ə raɪt əv ˈpæsɪdʒ/, /raɪt əv ˈpæsɪdʒ/
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rite of passage meaning: what does it mean?
life ceremony
rite of passage pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
rite of passage is pronounced as /ə raɪt əv ˈpæsɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
rite of passage definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Completing the apprenticeship is seen as a rite of passage for young carpenters. Translation: Завершение ученичества считается обрядом перехода для молодых плотников.
Is rite of passage part of Culture and Traditions of Countries vocabulary?
Yes, rite of passage (обряд перехода) can be learned in the Culture and Traditions of Countries topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is rite of passage part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?
Yes, rite of passage (обряд перехода) can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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